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2/21:Free-agent pitcher Jesse Chavez signed with the Texas Rangers, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman reports that Chavez signed a one-year deal for $1 million, which increases to $1.5 million if he makes the active roster. Chavez can help with both the rotation and the bullpen in Texas and seems to be a good replacement in the rotation with Andrew Cashner leaving to play for the Orioles. The 34-year-old Chavez was 7-11 with a 5.35 ERA for the Angels last season, posting a 1.40 WHIP, but he also made 62 appearances out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays and Dodgers in 2016. Chavez is not worth a look in fantasy baseball, and his high home run rate from 2017 (1.8 per nine innings) makes him a good pitcher to stack against.--Chris Zolli - RotoBallerSource: Jon Heyman on Twitter